Tasting Table
SATURDAY 23
Tim Bone - Chinese Inspired Hot Pot Soup
Inspired by the Chinese on the goldfields. A bubbling pot of sweet, spicy, sour liquid gold. Packed with flavour, vegetables and protein, sure to warm the crowd.
10.30am - 11.00am
How to Ferment Olives - Long Road Olive Co.
Discover the art of naturally fermented olives with the Long Road Olive Co-Ops's preserving workshop. Learn a simple, foolproof "set and forget" brining method that guarantees success every time. In addition, hear about alternative curing options and how to use your preserved olives in recipes.
11.30am - 12.00pm
Guided Gin Tasting & Cocktail Demonstrations - Kilderkin Distillery
Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a guided tasting of Kilderkin's international award-winning gins and liqueurs; plus learn the art of making their very popular Raspberry Drop Fizz Cocktail. Get there early to take your seat at the Tasting Table. Seats at the table for this one will fill up fast.
12.30pm - 1.00pm
Yoghurt & Sauerkraut Starter Workshop - Pantry Culture
Join the Pantry Culture team to learn about fermenting; what produce can be fermented and some basic rules to remember. Participants will also enjoy an introduction to yoghurt making, including ingredients and equipment required. All items available for purchase at Pantry Culture's stall in the Harvest Market Village.
1.30pm - 2.00pm
SUNDAY 24
Tim Bone - Chinese Inspired Hot Pot Soup
Inspired by the Chinese on the goldfields. A bubbling pot of sweet, spicy, sour liquid gold. Packed with flavour, vegetables and protein, sure to warm the crowd.
10.30am - 11.00am
The Sweet Story of Ethical Beekeeping - Enbom Honey
Join mother-and-daughter ethical beekeepers from Enbom Honey for a behind-the-scenes look at life with the bees. As migratory beekeepers and passionate advocates for local, sustainable food, the team will share what it means to produce honey with integrity and care. Learn about the natural rhythms of the hive, how different landscapes shape the flavour of honey, and why ethical beekeeping matters for the future of food. Taste the difference, and discover how you can support healthy bees and better food systems.
11.30am - 12.00pm
Apples Ain't Apples - Daylesford Cider
Discover the difference between table apples and cider apples; learning about their distinct flavour profiles. And of course, completing the experience with a curated tasting flight of ciders.
12.30pm - 1.00pm
Cheese Into Gin, Really? - Apostle Whey
Join the team from Apostle Whey Cheese as they take you through a guided tasting of sustainably-made cheeses; plus hear how their whey product is used to make gin; yes really!
1.30pm - 2.00pm